Training for a marathon is a significant challenge, and finding the right products can make all the difference. Three Women's Health editors, Abby Cuffey, Addison Aloian, and Olivia Luppino, are running the! 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and share their essential gear.
Abby, an executive editor, is running her fourth marathon, while Addison and Olivia are taking on their first. Despite their different preferences and running backgrounds, they all agree on the importance of quality products for a successful training experience.
These products helped them run stronger, longer, and faster in training.
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Author's summary: Editors share essential gear for marathon training.